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====== Garmin MFD integration ====== | ====== Garmin MFD integration ====== | ||
- | Preliminary manual | ||
- | ===== Introduction ===== | + | ===== 1. Introduction ===== |
+ | This document explains how to connect to Garmin MFDs using an Ethernet connection. | ||
The integration technology used is called [[https:// | The integration technology used is called [[https:// | ||
- | ===== Compatibility ===== | + | Make sure to also study the [[https:// |
- | OneHelm | + | Note that there is an alternative method to connect, which is NMEA2000. See the [[https:// |
- | Also, Active Captain is supported. | + | ===== 2. Compatibility ===== |
+ | |||
+ | OneHelm is currently available for the following models: | ||
+ | * GPSMAP® 8400/8600 MFD series | ||
+ | * GPSMAP® 722/ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Also, Active Captain is supported. | ||
+ | |||
+ | From Victron side, all GX devices (Cerbo GX, CCGX, Venus GX, and so forth) can be used and are compatible. For details on detailed product compatibility with regarding to inverter/ | ||
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- | ===== Wiring ===== | + | ===== 3. Wiring ===== |
The Garmin needs to be connected to the [[https:// | The Garmin needs to be connected to the [[https:// | ||
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* Marine Network Cables - 500ft - PART NUMBER 010-10647-01 | * Marine Network Cables - 500ft - PART NUMBER 010-10647-01 | ||
- | ===== Configuration ===== | ||
- | ==== GX device settings ==== | + | ===== 4. Configuration ===== |
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+ | ==== 4.1. GX device settings ==== | ||
- | | + | - Go to //Settings -> Services//, and there enable |
- | | + | - Go to //Settings -> System Setup -> Scroll to the bottom -> Marine MFD App configuration// |
- | - Go to Settings -> System Setup -> Scroll to the bottom -> Battery measurements. And there set up what batteries you want to see on the MFD, and by what name. Make sure to check out [[https:// | + | |
- For boats; and other applications with DC loads such as lighting and a Battery Monitor installed, make sure to enable the "Has DC system setting" | - For boats; and other applications with DC loads such as lighting and a Battery Monitor installed, make sure to enable the "Has DC system setting" | ||
- | ==== Networking ==== | + | ==== 4.2. Networking ==== |
No special networking settings are necessary. Not on the Garmin; and not on the Victron GX Device. | No special networking settings are necessary. Not on the Garmin; and not on the Victron GX Device. | ||
The Garmin MFDs run a DHCP server; and the [[https:// | The Garmin MFDs run a DHCP server; and the [[https:// | ||
- | To connect the GX Device to the internet and the [[https:// | + | To connect the GX Device to the internet and the [[https:// |
- | ===== Configuring Multiple Battery Monitors ===== | + | :!: Connecting a Garmin MFD to a network router over Ethernet leads to IP address conflicts, due to the integrated DHCP server. |
- | {{youtube> | + | :!: It is not possible to use a [[https:// |
+ | ===== 5. Configuring Multiple Battery Monitors ===== | ||
- | ===== Step by Step ===== | + | {{youtube> |
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+ | ===== 6. Step by Step ===== | ||
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+ | ===== 7. NMEA 2000 ===== | ||
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+ | The MFD can also be connected to the Victron system using NMEA 2000, see the [[ve.can: | ||
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+ | The MFD can be configured easily to display the data from the GX device. There is no need to change any instance.\\ | ||
+ | To setup NMEA 2000 on the MFD, go to //Settings > Communications > NMEA 2000 Setup > Device List//. Here you can view information about the connected products and change their names. Note that the names are stored on the MFD and not on the NMEA 2000 device. | ||
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+ | The following Victron related PGNs are supported: | ||
+ | * 127505 - Fluid level (tanks) | ||
+ | * 127506 - DC Detailed Status; State-of-charge, | ||
+ | * 127508 - Battery Status; Voltage, current | ||
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+ | The supported PGNs may vary per model. Please consult the manual of the MFD for a list of supported PGNs. | ||
venus-os/mfd-garmin.txt · Last modified: 2023-06-22 19:35 by sloges